Retrocausality (2023)

Developer: Thanatos
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, story-driven visual novel where the player advances through branching text and observes philosophical musings on time and fate without gameplay interaction beyond clicking forward.

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What players say

Players note the game is a very short visual novel with no choices, lasting under two hours. Many praise the cheap price but criticize the use of AI-generated and store-bought assets. Opinions split on the story: some find it confusing but fun, others call it poorly written and rushed.

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